For those of you who didn't see me post this elsewhere...

What is the deal with the Hunger Games? It's a huge hit, the books are selling, and all it seems to be to me (from what I've read about it) is that it's a long, depressing, overviolent slog through dystopia, a place where authors spend too damn much time.

What's the appeal?

Interested in buying the e-book of my "Chronicles?" It's now $7.50 (down from $10)

Click here to order

Why They Call Green Bay 'Titletown' From the Atlantic - more about how much Green Bay dominates on a per-person basis.

Thanks to Lulu.com, my book will be on sale through December 14 for 25 percent off. Note: This is only good at lulu.com and not at Amazon or any of the other places. If you've been on the fence, now is a great time to check it out (or if you liked it, give some to friends).

To get the discount, use the coupon code BUYMYBOOK305 when you order. Note there is a maximum $50 discount on your order!

Order it here

Got a good cat-naming story? I'm collecting them for what may be another book. Our Bikini, of course, was named for her bikini-like markings. Does your cat have an unusual name, and what's the story behind it? e-mail ray.columns@yahoo.com and it might end up in print - we'll even consider running a photo of the cat!

"Chronicles" is now on sale:
-The Reader's Loft in Bellevue, southeast of Green Bay
-E-book at Amazon.com or Barnes and Noble.com (Nook bookstore).

The distribution of "Chronicles" keeps growing, I'm happy to say.

The book is now available at Amazon.com, so if you have a gift card for there, now's a great time to use it! Just go to this link. or search for "ray barrington".

And I've been notified that the book is going to be listed at the Nook bookstore at Barnes and Noble, so you should find it there soon.

Oh, have I mentioned that I'd love feedback, either directly to me or on review pages when you buy a copy?

Now you can order an autographed copy right from my book blog!

Just go to my blog and click the "buy now" button on the right sidebar.

I'm providing updates on my new book "Chronicles" at this blog.

The party will be going on for quite some time